A mom and daughter were blown away after landing a huge lottery prize, Maryland officials said. The first Powerball drawing of 2025 left them with a third-tier prize of $150,000, according to a Jan.

Money from lotteries often funds public programs. But some argue that gambling games serve as taxes on the poor.

Edwin Castro won the Powerball lottery in early 2023. He bought homes in Malibu, Altadena and the Hollywood hills. All three ...